12 Years of The 12th Can: Scaling to Fight Food Insecurity at Texas A&M The student-run food pantry expands its operations in a recent partnership with H-E-B to meet growing needs on campus. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Food insecurity is an issue that affects groups of people across socio-economic statuses and life stages, but for college students, it can be a silent epidemic. Disproportionately affecting students at a higher rate than others in the local … [Read more...] about 12 Years of The 12th Can: Scaling to Fight Food Insecurity at Texas A&M
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One Aggie at a Time: How Cedric Freeman Builds Belonging for Texas A&M Residents

One Aggie at a Time: How Cedric Freeman Builds Belonging for Texas A&M Residents Through one of the nation’s only one-on-one case management services housed in residence life, Cedric Freeman fosters community for 11,000 Texas A&M students. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs Cedric Freeman simply claims fate brought him to Texas A&M. Wanting to be closer to his aging parents, he recalls mapping an eight-hour radius from his family home and discovering how … [Read more...] about One Aggie at a Time: How Cedric Freeman Builds Belonging for Texas A&M Residents
Fostering the Next Generation of Student Affairs Leaders at Texas A&M

Fostering the Next Generation of Student Affairs Leaders at Texas A&M Four graduate students studying student affairs administration apply classroom theory in the real world to build the best Aggie experience. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs It’s no easy feat to tailor the best student experience in the country for a growing campus approaching 80,000 Aggies. But at Texas A&M, it’s made possible by recognizing how college transcends academics and valuing the … [Read more...] about Fostering the Next Generation of Student Affairs Leaders at Texas A&M
Reigniting a Love for Music: Texas A&M Ensembles Offer a Musical Home Without Pressure

Reigniting a Love for Music: Texas A&M Ensembles Offer a Musical Home Without Pressure Forget what you knew in high school, the Department of Music Activities wants you to find your musical home in a band at Texas A&M — and it’s an entirely different experience. By Melissa Rynning, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs If you were in high school band, chances are what you think you know about band programs at Texas A&M might be wrong. As a member of a competitive band in … [Read more...] about Reigniting a Love for Music: Texas A&M Ensembles Offer a Musical Home Without Pressure
The Power of Purpose: How Jennifer Ford’s ‘Why’ Guides Student Success at Texas A&M

The Power of Purpose: How Jennifer Ford’s ‘Why’ Guides Student Success at Texas A&M In celebration of Careers in Student Affairs Month, meet Jennifer Ford ’99, whose calling to serve has fueled a 25-year career in the Division of Student Affairs. By Nancy Kim, Texas A&M Division of Student Affairs What is your why? Jennifer Ford emphasizes that knowing your “why” is vital to remember what gets you up in the mornings and persevere through challenging moments. Hers is simple but powerful: … [Read more...] about The Power of Purpose: How Jennifer Ford’s ‘Why’ Guides Student Success at Texas A&M
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